"Please can Dorset & Wilts ask all Fixture Secs to be discussing First Aid Cover when communicating with the opposition club regarding matches, even if these are friendlies. Within Adult Rugby, the Pitch Side Care Standards state that "Best Practice" would be x1 L3 First Aider per team, and a "Minimum Standard" is x1 First Aider per match. Please can Fixture Secs converse regarding L3 First Aid Cover prior to Game Days to ensure where possible all teams are aiming to achieve "Best Practice". Please can Club Rugby Safe Leads also support Fixture Secs in these conversations where needed. If your Club needs support with any of the above or have any questions then please contact Dorset & Wilts Rugby Safe Lead via email or text (details on Rugby Safe Page on Dorset & Wilts Website).
Included below are screenshots taken from the Pitchside Care Standards on England Rugby Website 12/10/2026. These are just a Summary and Clubs are encouraged to read through the whole page.
If Teams are not communicating regarding L3 Aid Cover prior to Game Day, and attend without L3 First Aid cover, then please report this to Dorset & Wilts Rugby Safe Lead via email or text, where this can then be discussed further.
Thank you all so much for your continued efforts!"
If there are any issues or anything needs amending then let me know, thank you!
Kind Regards,
Megan Wetherick